Devine Scripture

Proverbs 18:2

Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

Context

v.1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

v.2This passage

v.3When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:22

    How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

  • Philippians 1:15

    Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

  • Proverbs 13:16

    Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:1

    Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

  • Proverbs 1:7

    The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Proverbs 17:16

    Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?